The purpose of the company is to participate in other companies, finance and advise them, as well as provide management services. The company can acquire, manage and sell patents and license rights. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company can acquire, hold and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company can carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are related to the purpose of the company or are suitable to promote it directly or indirectly. The company can grant loans to affiliated companies and individuals for their liabilities and provide securities of all kinds, including the granting of pledges on or the fiduciary transfer of the company's assets or the provision of guarantees of any kind.